Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Planner

Instrumentation & Electrical (I&E) Planner Location: Sabine Pass, TX
Type: Temporary/Contract - 1 year

Position Summary Seeking an experienced I&E Planner to support maintenance, project, and turnaround planning activities. The ideal candidate will have strong SAP S/4HANA experience, a background in instrumentation and electrical systems, and proven expertise in maintenance planning and scheduling within LNG, oil & gas, petrochemical, or pipeline facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule maintenance, project, and outage activities.
• Create and maintain work plans, schedules, and job packages.
• Coordinate work orders with Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Construction, and Project teams.
• Manage backlog, manpower planning, and work execution schedules.
• Support SAP CMMS processes and ensure accurate work order documentation.
• Identify material requirements and coordinate with vendors and supply chain.
• Track KPIs, schedule compliance, and regulatory maintenance requirements.
• Assist with procedure development, training initiatives, and budget planning.

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required; Technical Degree preferred.
• 5+ years of maintenance planning experience using SAP in oil & gas, LNG, or petrochemical facilities.
• Strong working knowledge of SAP S/4HANA.
• Experience with planning, scheduling, and maintenance execution processes.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience scheduling small- to medium-scale projects.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prometheus experience.
• MS Project and/or Primavera P6 experience.
• PHMSA-regulated pipeline facility experience.
• Experience with gas compression and metering equipment.
• Knowledge of scaffolding, insulation, rigging/lifting, welding, fabrication, machining, and work estimation.

Key Competencies

• Strong planning, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work independently.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Team-focused with the ability to perform in a fast-paced environment.

Certifications

• Ability to obtain and maintain a TWIC Card.
• Valid state-issued Driver’s License required.

With over 90 years' combined experience, NES Fircroft (NES) is proud to be the world's leading engineering staffing provider spanning the Oil & Gas, Power & Renewables, Chemicals, Construction & Infrastructure, Life Sciences, Mining and Manufacturing sectors worldwide. With more than 80 offices in 45 countries, we are able to provide our clients with the engineering and technical expertise they need, wherever and whenever it is needed. We offer contractors far more than a traditional recruitment service, supporting with everything from securing visas and work permits, to providing market-leading benefits packages and accommodation, ensuring they are safely and compliantly able to support our clients.